Comparison

Remote Control for most TV vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Control for most TV

Control your TV and cast media directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a user-friendly interface for channel navigation, volume adjustment, and media playback from a built-in browser. Enjoy seamless integration with popular TV brands.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Photo and video casting
  • Built-in browser video playback
  • User-friendly interface
  • Control channels and volume
Features
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Introducing Remote Control - your ultimate iOS mobile app for seamless TV remote control and media casting. No more struggling with multiple remotes or complicated setups. Effortlessly navigate channels, adjust volume, and control essential functions directly from your iPhone or iPad. Compatible with a wide range of popular TV brands and models, this app ensures a seamless integration with your home entertainment system. With this powerful app, you can effortlessly manage your TV, access essential functions, and enhance your viewing experience. Features: - Photo and Video Casting: cast your favorite photos and videos onto your TV for a more immersive viewing experience. Whether it's reliving cherished memories or sharing moments with friends and family, simply select the media from your device's gallery, tap the casting icon, and watch as your content comes to life on the big screen. Enjoy the convenience of showcasing your media without the need for additional hardware. - Built-in Browser Video Playback: the app also features a built-in browser that allows you to explore the web and play videos directly on your TV. No need to switch between apps or search for content on your TV - simply launch the built-in browser within the Remote Control app, find the video you want to watch, and stream it seamlessly on your TV. Enjoy a wide range of online videos and channels with ease. - User-Friendly Interface: Remote Control boasts a user-friendly interface designed for simplicity and convenience. Effortlessly navigate through intuitive controls and menus, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable user experience. The app is designed to be accessible to users of all ages and technical expertise, making it a versatile tool for anyone looking to enhance their TV viewing and media streaming capabilities. Subscription renewal terms: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchases. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://tvremotecontrol.neocities.org/apple/tvremote/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://tvremotecontrol.neocities.org/apple/tvremote/terms/

About

Universal Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate with an intuitive interface. Cast photos, videos, and presentations directly to your TV for an immersive entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Core remote functions (volume, channels, playback)
  • Intuitive UI with touchpad and keyboard
  • Automatic setup
  • Effortless channel surfing
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Multi-media casting (PDFs, PPTX)
  • Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Universal Remote - Control TVs is your one-stop solution for a seamless smart TV experience. This app transforms your smartphone into a powerful universal remote, replicating all the functionality of your original remote and offering additional features you'll love:
 * Core Remote Functions: Control everything effortlessly, including volume, channels, playback, and navigation. * Intuitive UI: Enjoy a user-friendly interface with a full remote layout, responsive touchpad, fast keyboard search, and more. * Automatic Setup: Forget complicated configurations. Our app simplifies setup to get you started instantly. * Effortless Channel Surfing: Access your favorite channels with ease through the system tab. * Big Screen Entertainment: Cast photos, videos directly from your phone to your TV for a truly immersive experience. (New Feature!) * Multi-Media Casting: Unleash the power of your phone's screen. Cast PDFs, PPTX presentations, browse content directly on your TV, and view online images. (New Feature!) * Seamless Wi-Fi Connectivity: Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for effortless control.
 How to Get Started: 1. Download Universal Remote - Control TVs and ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Click the Connect icon on the app and choose your Smart TV from the list. 3. Start exploring! Enjoy all the features at your fingertips.
 Compatibility: Our app is designed to work with all major Smart TV brands, giving you universal control.
 **Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Disclaimer: Universal Remote・TV Control is NOT the official application of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Hisense, Panasonic, Vizio, Insignia, TCL, Onn, Westinghouse, Skyworth, Element and it is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by these or any other companies. For complete access to all Universal Remote・TV Control features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. For Smart TVs / Devices, the only setting required is to connect your phone as well as your Smart TV / Device to the same Wifi network. Contact Us: For any support or inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at: tranthimyquyen87@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: Learn more about our privacy practices and terms of use at: * Privacy Policy: https://universaltechlab.com/privacy/ * Terms of Use: https://universaltechlab.com/terms/ Take control. Download Universal Remote - Control TVs today!

Screenshots

Remote Control for most TV3 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Remote at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for most TV's subscription. Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 37%). Remote Control for most TV's advantage is ratings volume (312 vs 90). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control for most TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Remote Control for most TV against 4.3 for Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 90 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Remote Control for most TV's written reviews are positive against 73% of Universal Remote's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control for most TV versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for most TVUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (312 ratings) — better4.3 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings312 — better90
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngela GarrettUNIVERSAL TECHLAB

Customer experience

Remote Control for most TV

All ratings300 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.2%

Universal Remote

All ratings88 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for most TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Won't connect to TV
  • Doesn't find smart TV
  • Pressing buttons leads to payment prompts
  • App doesn't work without photo permission

Requested features

2 requests
  • Remove subscription requirement for basic functionality
  • Clarify app purpose and required permissions upfront

Universal Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote Control for most TV

Subscriptions3
  • Smart Mobile TV Controller App$6.997 Days
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Control: Play$14.991 Month
4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Week Premium Package3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Month Package$14.991 Month
  • Year Package$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Package$44.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for most TV free?
Remote Control for most TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for most TV or Universal Remote?
Remote Control for most TV is rated higher. Remote Control for most TV averages 4.4 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 90 ratings.
Do Remote Control for most TV or Universal Remote have ads?
Neither Remote Control for most TV nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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